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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 381.21 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 381.21 and 158.20 is: 218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 381.21 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/381.21 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 381.21 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 60,307.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307.42/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.33

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